I would say, based on the little I know, Darwinism explains microevolution within species quite well. As to its broader consequence and implications, I don’t think it explains individual species evolution at all well.
BEN STEINHollywood is largely about scammers and con men. It was my main livelihood for about 25 years, and the scams were beautiful and ugly, cheap and expensive, but, wow, were there a lot of scammers.
More Ben Stein Quotes
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My feeling is that Darwinism is only at best a partial solution, and an extremely dangerous partial solution.
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I feel as if I’m in on a pass and am damn lucky to have whatever I have. It could all be taken away in a second.
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If you can’t stand the heat, don’t go to Cancun in the summer.
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Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will.
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The banks are not lending, at least from what I see. They were so wild and reckless back in the good times that they got burned terribly.
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Academic freedom is being lost by a great many people who dare to challenge Darwinism. That’s a terrifying situation. That’s contrary to the principles of science.
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And now, any of those who refuse, or are unable, to prove they are citizens will receive free insurance paid for by those who are forced to buy insurance because they are citizens.
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I am scared of getting old. I am scared of being ill.
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What’s a good investment? Go home from work early and spend the afternoon throwing a ball around with your son.
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Every morning, I get up, get out of bed, and get on my knees and thank God for waking up in America … (She is) the light of the world … A nation of heroes …
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I have to tell you I never in my life anticipated getting this old, this fast. It seems as if I were 25 just a few days ago.
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Science should always be in the business of attempting to disprove itself.
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It’s a great stretch for me to do my game show. It’s very hard. It’s not me at all. The only part that’s me is sort of when I’m sitting in the booth looking tormented. That’s the only part that’s the real me.
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I always assumed scientists were free to ask any question, pursue any line of inquiry without fear or reprisal.
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We in the media are just people with all of people’s faults.
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